New to cycling and need some advice please?

Can anyone help with my problem, have just bought a bike for the first time in 30+ years. Bike is good, had expert help in choosing right one for me, sizing etc have female geometry one so think as good as can get. Problem is that am very uncomfortable both when riding bike and generally walking around afterwards. Is this just where am just not used to cycling and am using muscles that have not been exercised before and will get better or could there be another reason.


Any genuine helpful advice only please.New to cycling and need some advice please?
that sounds like you're not used to cycling, keep at it and if it doesn't start getting better in a couple weeks take it to the shop you bought it from and have them take a look at things like your seatpost height and how far forward your seat is.New to cycling and need some advice please?
New bikes always are uncomfortable for everyone, as you are not uses to the bike yet.


also because you haven't rode a bike for a while that will contribute to your pain.


But it will go away eventually but just take it steady if you go on your bike once a day you will soon get the hang of it.


However if the problem still happens, you may need to change your seat to suit you.


Good luck with your cycling you will enjoy it and in a couple of months you will notice your leg muscles will get stronger.
Don't forget to warm down after cycling and enjoy easy 'light' recovery rides the day after a hard ride.
It probably is because you are using different muscle groups. Try doing several sort, relatively easy rides at first. This should help develop your muscles and get the saddle shaped to suit your butt. Then gradually do longer rides to increase your stamina. If the problem persists, then you can adjust the height and angle of your saddle, an move it back or forwards a little; you can also adjust the height and angle of your handlebars in case you are cramped or stretched when riding. Some more expert guidance may help, but it may just take a month or so before you feel comfortable.





If you haven't ridden for so many years you may just be tense on the bike which will probably make you sit and ride awkwardly. As you get more riding done you should get more confident and relax more. I started cycling again in my late forties after years out of the saddle, it took me about 3 months before I was comfortable, and each new bike takes a little breaking in time.
it is most likely because you are exercising muscles that arent used to being used v often it will go away after a short period of time after you get more adjusted to riding.
if you keep cyciling then you will get used to it!!!
Hi!


This will get better after you've ridden your bike for a few months but there are some things you can do to help things along. I used to get a terribly sore 'undercarriage', for want of a better expression! when I rode my bike. Don't know if you have padded cycling shorts, but these will help a lot. Also, don't know whether its actually a women's bike that you bought or mens, but does it have a women's saddle? I had a mens bike but made the mistake of buying a women's saddle thinking it would be more comfortable. It was, in fact far more uncomfortable and I changed it for a men's gel seat which was 'slimmer' than the women's seat and padded for extra comfort. Go into your local bike shop and try them out on the different bikes to get a feel for what suits you.


Also, is your seat at the correct height? You should be able to bend your knees slightly when your pedal is at its lowest point. If you are stretching too far, this could also make you uncomfortable underneath.


Hope this helps and like I say, it will get better the more you use your bike. Happy cycling!
I have 4 bikes and each one works slightly different muscle groups. The discomfort goes away the more you ride. remember, Pain is Weakness Leaving the Body. No Pain No Gain
The padded shorts recommendation is a good idea. They make padded underwear as well so you can ride comfortably in conventional clothing.
I am going to assume that your bike is properly fitted and you are wearing clothing designed for cycling. One mistake novice cyclists often make is to use too hard a gear, assuming that pedaling slowly works best. This can result in sore muscles, and if taken to extreme, even damage your knees. If it better and much more efficient to use a lower gear, and spin your pedals at from 70-90 rpm. It takes awhile to build the strength in your legs to the point where you can use your highest gears. If you see cyclists on the road, particularly those riding at faster speeds, take note of how they pedal, faster cadence, lower gears.